Author Archives: mtchamblee

Lessons in Gratitude Day 801

Posted on September 22, 2013 by mtchamblee

A funny thing happened on the way to my concluding the daily writing of this blog: I didn’t stop. There will invariably still be days when I don’t feel like writing and others when I will be fully inspired to … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 800

Posted on September 22, 2013 by mtchamblee

800 Days of Gratitude That’s a lot of gratitude. Earlier today I was reflecting on this, turning over in my head what I might write about on this 800th day. I am proud to have sustained this gratitude practice over … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 799

Posted on September 20, 2013 by mtchamblee

Ah, Friday. While I’m not sure how we got here already–the week blew by in a cyclonic blur–but am grateful nonetheless to have arrived at at the weekend. I decided to spin the wheel on this last night before Day … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 798

Posted on September 19, 2013 by mtchamblee

Some days it’s a struggle to write this blog–trying to write something every day that is fresh and interesting poses a significant challenge, particularly when Thalia (the Muse of comedy and light verse) or Melpomene (the Muse of tragedy) fail … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 797

Posted on September 18, 2013 by mtchamblee

I’m grateful tonight for this guest blog written by my daughter, Michal “MJ” Jones. Enjoy! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today and for the past several days, my thoughts and feelings have been racing. It is the busiest time of the year for Housing … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 796

Posted on September 17, 2013 by mtchamblee

Tonight is a perfect one for offering simple gratitude. I’ve been thinking about some of the small things that I am grateful for and so here they are, in no particular order. First, I am ecstatically grateful at the impending … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 795

Posted on September 16, 2013 by mtchamblee

I am really so tired I can hardly see straight, and of course it doesn’t help that once again I forgot my computer glasses on my desk at work. At least I’ll be going in tomorrow and can get them. … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 794

Posted on September 15, 2013 by mtchamblee

Today my friend texted me. He wrote, “It has been an exhausting week. I am going to the park and play my drums.” I could immediately relate. He works in a corporate job–a lot of politics, a lot of drama, … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 793

Posted on September 14, 2013 by mtchamblee

Tonight is a good night to rebroadcast an earlier post. So, I spun the wheel a few times and landed on a piece that speaks to the importance of music and creative expression. It’s a good reminder to me of … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 792

Posted on September 13, 2013 by mtchamblee

It is a quiet night. It has been a long week and I still have a bit more work to go as I have an event I have to attend for work tomorrow. I have been in a lot of … Continue reading →

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